Manager of Instrumentation and Controls

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Reporting directly to the Director for Facilities Infrastructure and Maintenance, the Manager of Instrumentation and Controls is responsible for enhancing existing programs, driving continuous improvement and leading the next evolution of Caltech's best-in-class sustainability programs. The Manager of Instrumentation and Controls will lead the Building Management Systems and Central Plant Instrumentation Controls Teams.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and organizational skills and will possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional groups across the Facilities Team as well as the campus divisions.

• Lead controls functions for both the campus and central utility plant operations.
• Stay abreast of the latest controls applications and industry trends.
• Assist the Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) team with developing controls design standards.
• Responsible for coordinating controls related topics and issues with commissioning agents and Caltech commissioning team (internally & externally).
• Takes ownership in the development and implementation of the controls integration plan that includes ALL systems on campus such as but not limited to BMS, analytics servicer, central utility plant controls, lighting controls, electrical systems, campus metering, etc.
• Perform periodic campus-wide BMS audits to troubleshoot graphics, alarms, and histories on the existing system.
• Work with the energy team to identify and troubleshoot opportunities using SkySpark and verify savings.
• Make recommendations for controls best practices by identifying, investigating, and evaluating new emerging controls technologies, such as analytics devices, and their applicability to make Caltech a smart building campus.
• Responsible for developing and updating controls maintenance & operations standards.
• Review controls submittals for PD&C projects.
• Collaborate with peer institutions to share best practices and identify synergies and advance state-of-the-art smart building technologies at Caltech.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Demonstrated experience in building automation controls and leadership
• Five years of demonstrated experience in BMS leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to implement strategies to achieve program goals.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with managing budgets.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work comfortably and effectively in cross-functional teams, build coalitions, and communicate effectively with faculty and staff population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences and knowledge of social marketing using print and digital formats.
• Must be highly organized and have strong management skills as well as technical and administrative problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Niagara BMS and SCADA applications.
• Experience with analytical applications such as SkySpark, Niagara Analytics, etc.

• 10+ years of experience in the Controls industry. Niagara 4 technical certification and experience with analytics platform (SkySpark) applications.
• Master's degree in related science, management, or technical discipline.
• LEED AP certification and experience with other green buildings standards.
• Knowledge of lab operations, especially fume hood controls systems.
• Knowledge of municipal solid waste management and organics recycling best practices.
• Previous experience with implementing sustainability initiatives in the higher education sector.

• Resume.
• Cover letter.